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W6199pr-0920
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle was running
but suddenly
stopped (cont.)
Tripped thermal fuse
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down opera-
tion of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove
your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds
before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated auto-
matic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding
the 50 lb (23 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing
anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into
fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal
fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Short run time
(Less than 1 - 3 hours
per charge)
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector,
and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Overcharged battery
Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized
service center. They can test the battery for you.
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with
a Power Wheels
®
6 Volt (4,0 Amp/hr). battery with built-in
thermal fuse.
Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation
of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped,"
remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately
25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) maximum weight capacity or
by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills
or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop
spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors.
If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local
Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first time use, recharge the battery for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery
longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is
tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the
charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Battery needs charging
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with
a Power Wheels
®
6 Volt (4,0 Amp/hr). battery with built-in
thermal fuse.
Do not substitute parts.
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